Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto is known as one of the “Big 3” in the anime world. This all-time favorite anime series is set in a fictional ninja world, where a boy named Naruto Uzumaki aims to become the greatest ninja.
With a well-written storyline and magnificent character development, Naruto also has the most popular and likable characters in the anime world.
In a world full of dynamic heroes, Naruto’s villains are much more powerful than the protagonists. Every villain in Naruto has a unique power, which makes it a unique Shonen series.
Naruto Has the Best Villains in the Animeverse
In the span of over 700 chapters, Naruto has brought some of the coolest antagonists. They are the best villains in the “Big 3” so far. However, with so many antagonists it raises the question: who is the strongest?
So, here are the six most powerful Naruto villains who could beat “Big 3” antagonists:
Pain/Nagato Uzumaki
Pain was one of the most powerful villains in the series and also the leader of the Akatsuki clan. The clan was made up of ten S-class rogue ninjas who went on a mission to capture all tailed beasts and dominate the world.
Nagato was able to establish the six paths of Pain because he possessed Rinnegan’s eyes. This allowed him to control six bodies at once (corpses) and create massive destruction. It’s stated that Nagato never lost a battle until he faced Naruto.
Itachi Uchiha
After fans learned his true story, Itachi transformed from a villain into an anti-hero. The fact that he slaughtered every Uchiha in Konoha easily consolidates his position as one of the most powerful warriors.
He was the master of the Mangekyou Sharingan and genjutsu. Because of this skill set, he was an extraordinary shinobi who was almost unbeatable. Later in Naruto Shippuden, Itachi had an intense battle with his brother Sasuke in which he dies.
Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke Uchiha was the main rival of Naruto (before the 4th great ninja war) who was also the main cause of the many problems in Naruto Shippuden at some point. His older brother Itachi killed the clan and only left him alive, Sasuke then proceeded on a road of vengeance to kill Itachi.
He managed to develop the Mangekyou Sharingan and mastered the Amaterasu later on. Sasuke had a significant role in bringing the final battle to an end, but he desired to create a new world, and the only way to do so was to kill everyone.
Obito Uchiha
Obito was among the greatest Shinobi in the series. Under Madara’s teachings, Obito mastered his Uchiha abilities. He also possessed the Rinnegan and Mangekyou Sharingan abilities, a deadly combination of techniques.
He might give the impression of a silly character like Tobi, but that was an act he used to distract everyone. This strength to manipulate others to get what he wants makes him a formidable foe.
Madara Uchiha
Madara was the strongest member of the Uchiha Clan and one of the greatest Shinobi of all time. Although he undoubtedly grew stronger with age, his potential was clear from the very beginning.
During the fourth great ninja war, the five great Kages, couldn’t stop him from acquiring the power of ten tails Jinchuriki that he desired.
With his raw power and deadly abilities, he remains one of the most powerful villains of all time, not only in Naruto but also in the medium of Anime as a whole.
Kaguya Otsutsuki
Kaguya Otsutsuki is the main villain in Naruto Shippuden, with God-like powers, she is the most powerful. She was the first person in Naruto’s universe to have Chakra after eating fruit from the God Tree.
She is indestructible and impossible to kill. She can use any kind of technique and is the first Ten-tailed beast in the world. Her Infinite Tsukuyomi transports her victims into dreams, providing them with a false paradise of their choosing.
Many of them never strived to conquer the world, they just wanted peace and to reform the world into a better place. With their unique story and powerful abilities, many villains like Itachi, Obito, and more are always being praised by anime fans.
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